ORLANDO, FL — FamilyLife is pleased to announce Luke Middendorf as its new president and CEO. He succeeds David Robbins, who now serves as president of Campus Crusade for Christ International/Cru. As a ministry of Cru, FamilyLife has a long-standing reputation for helping families pursue what matters most. For nearly five decades, FamilyLife has been…
SERBIA — Breaking ground on Joni’s House in Serbia marks the beginning of Joni’s dream coming true—to serve and bless individuals with special needs and their families in Serbia and the surrounding region. Through Joni’s House programs, Christian ministry Joni and Friends identifies and meets the needs of people living with disabilities through local, Christ-centered…
GOMA, DRC — International aid agency, World Vision, is seriously concerned for the safety of children amidst escalating violence in the east of the DRC. Artillery attacks and gunfire are currently decimating areas very near Goma, where children fleeing conflict in other parts of DRC are currently sheltering. There are serious concerns for the safety…
BRAZIL — Bruna and Ana Cristina, both mothers of children with autism, share how they found hope and support through Joni’s House Brazil, which they discovered through their church.After taking a soap-making course offered by Joni’s House, Bruna and Ana Cristina started their own business making and selling soaps. This new venture not only provides…
VIETNAM — In the Vietnam highlands, a village once known for opium addiction is now a flourishing business community. The transformation started when a village-chief began listening to Christian radio. Driving along these paved zigzag roads of the Sin Suoi Ho village makes it hard to imagine this picturesque landscape of rice terraces and manicured…
PLANO, TX — Amazing Life Foundation, home to several faith-inspired organizations, and Orange, the leading provider of Christian curriculums for family ministry, are coming together to strengthen the faith of the next generation. This merger brings together Orange’s legacy of equipping churches and families with Amazing Life’s expertise in technology and operational support, along with…
ORLANDO, FL — Wycliffe Associates, an international organization that empowers mother-tongue Bible translators and partners with local churches in the advancement of Bible translation, will be using Starlink, a satellite internet service owned by SpaceX, to help national Bible translators in remote regions access to the World Wide Web. Starlink gives users in isolated areas…
EGYPT — While millions of Sudanese refugees have fled the conflict in their country for Egypt, many persecuted Christians are receiving support to start new lives there thanks to a Christian ministry there. When they arrive they literally have nothing, but this winter Help The Persecuted provided hot meals, warm coats and Christian literature for…
STONECREST, GA — President Jimmy Carter leaves an amazing legacy of principled leadership, profound humility and dynamic service to humankind. A former state Senator, Governor of Georgia, as well as President of the United States, perhaps his greatest contributions came as a citizen and all he accomplished in his distinguished post-presidency. A warrior for civil…
ATLANTA— Habitat for Humanity joins the world in mourning the death of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. A champion for affordable and decent housing, he and Rosalynn Carter donated their time and leadership each year to build and improve homes with Habitat around the world. President Carter died peacefully Sunday, Dec. 29, at his home…
VIETNAM — More than 24,000 people filled the Cần Thơ Stadium in Vietnam last month to seek Jesus during the Season of Love Festival with Franklin Graham. More than 1,200 responded to the evangelist’s invitation to follow Christ. Evangelist Franklin Graham preached the Gospel to 24,000 people who filled the Cần Thơ Stadium in Vietnam…
AFRICA — The Assembly of God in Africa has an ambitious goal of 1 million churches by the year 2033. To help them reach their goal they’re partnering with Africa Tabernacle Evangelism, and supporters from around the world, to raise one church at a time. Outside of Lusaka, Zambia, Assembly of God missionaries Tony and…
AFRICA — South Africa is ranked as the most unequal country in the world. Those born in the thirty years since the nation’s first democratic elections currently face record high unemployment numbers. In poorer communities, young people hoping to climb out of poverty also face the destructive impacts of gangsterism and substance abuse.But one ministry…
PORTUGAL — Samuel learned to surf before he could swim and now he’s the pastor of a church on the beach where he’s reaching other surfers with the gospel. George Thomas of CBN News traveled to the coastal city of Porto, Portugal, to bring us this first-hand look. Talk to any avid surfer, and they’ll…
ORLANDO, FL — Ligonier Ministries, the teaching fellowship founded by Dr. R.C. Sproul, has announced the release of the Reformation Study Bible in French. The product of years of meticulous labor fueled by generous donor support, this significant translation project has been co-published in partnership with Publications Chrétiennes of Quebec. This new study Bible, La…
ELKHART, IN — A corporate plea is going out to the Church in America in a season of disunity and political unrest to gather January 9-12th in Elkhart, IN. The body of Christ is uniting from all 50 states with one goal: to prepare for a nationwide call of repentance that leads to a national…
BOULDER, COLORADO — Winner of the 2024 AI & the Church Hackathon, Pastors.ai is making sermon translation accessible to a larger audience. Pastors.ai, a tech startup led by founder Joe Suh, won the 2024 AI and the Church Hackathon in Boulder, Colorado. The AI-powered translation tool is designed to help churches reach new audiences by…
ATLANTA —From bringing aid to war-torn regions, to rescuing men, women and children from trafficking, and even helping to free people from modern-day slavery, Victory Church has been on mission to share the love and hope of Jesus with the world. Founding Pastor, Dennis Rouse: “When we started this church 34 years ago, the Lord…
TAIWAN — She was known as “Taiwan’s English teacher”, a friend of presidents, and pioneered the use of media for teaching and for sharing the Good News in her adopted country. Her missionary career lasted into her late nineties, and she kept sharing the gospel and playing her trumpet even from her wheelchair. Good TV…
LAKE MARY, FL —Brian Barcelona addresses the core issue negatively affecting our society: We are living as deconstructionists instead of disciples of Christ. In his book, Legends Die Young, Brian Barcelona highlights the truthful accounts of historical and modern martyrs. These Godfearing men and women exemplify what it means to die to self and live…
VANCOUVER, WA — All God’s Children International (AGCI) is excited to announce the public phase of its $22 million comprehensive campaign, Unlocking Hope. This initiative seeks to transform the lives of more than 1,275,000 vulnerable children around the world by empowering local leaders to disrupt the trauma that tears children away from families, so no…
LEBANON — When Ruba* first accepted Christ into her life while living in Syria, her life was under threat from a terrorist group along with her family. They quickly fled to start a new life in Iraq, but at first they had nothing. However thanks to support from Christian ministry Help The Persecuted and their…
PHILIPPINES — Joni and Friends recently sent a team to the Philippines where they met Robby, who was born with cerebral palsy. Robby’s condition limits his ability to walk and be independent, leaving his family struggling with the physical and emotional challenges of caregiving. But despite the hardships that he and his family face, Robby…
ORLANDO — With a mission to finalize the Great Commission by 2030, Global Church Network (GCN) has set a goal of establishing 800 leadership training hubs worldwide in order to mobilize one million new ministers at a time when there is a global shortage of pastors. With the grand opening of Hubs in both the…
LOVELAND, CO — The Northern Colorado Look Up Celebration with Will Graham took place this weekend, Oct. 5-6, at Blue Arena at The Ranch Events Complex in Loveland, Colorado, with approximately 5,500 in attendance. The outreach was a homecoming of sorts for evangelist Will Graham, who was born in nearby Longmont, Colorado, in 1975. “This…
MIDDLE EAST — As the war in the Middle East continues to escalate, Christian ministry Help The Persecuted is launching an urgent appeal to enable their team on the ground in Lebanon to provide safe shelter, urgent food supplies and pastoral support to some of the one million displaced people who have fled the fighting…
RWANDA — South Africa’s Robben Island is a former prison colony, most famous for hosting Nobel Laureate Nelson Mandela for 18 of his 27 years in prison. Today it is a popular tourist attraction, and the starting point for a challenging ocean swim. A ten-year-old girl from Cape Town is now the youngest swimmer to…
SHORELINE, WA — CRISTA Ministries is mobilizing its disaster response team and partner churches to provide emergency relief to families impacted by Hurricane Helene. The hurricane swept through multiple states, leaving over 100 lives lost, thousands without power, and many more trapped by rising floodwaters. North Carolina has been devastated, with severe flooding turning roads…
BUFFALO, NY — A significant milestone in the history of Christian support for Israel and the Jewish people will be reached on October 6th, 2024. The Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem (daytopray.com), founded by the late Dr. Jack Hayford and Bishop Robert Stearns, will celebrate 20 years of standing in united prayer…
DALLAS-FORT WORTH, TX — Internationally renowned author and motivational speaker Nick Vujicic is thrilled to announce “I Found Hope Dallas,” a life-changing event set to take place at Mesquite Arena on October 27, 2024. This inspiring evening will showcase Nick’s powerful journey of overcoming adversity and will deliver a message of hope that has touched…
KYIV, UKRAINE — While the war in Ukraine has continued for more than 2 1/2 years now, thousands of Christians have united in prayer for peace over their country. The National Day of Prayer for Ukraine has been uniting Christians of different denominations for 9 years. Recently nearly 8000 people gathered at the Palace of…
BRAZIL — A profound spiritual transformation is unfolding in the Amazon rainforest. For centuries, the Catholic church held a near-monopoly in the region. Today, evangelical Christianity is reshaping the Amazon’s spiritual fabric, leading to new converts and churches. Linger on the banks of the Amazon Rive…and you’ll uncover more than the rich tapestry of life…
JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN — All summer, heavy spring rains around Lake Victoria have slowly worked their way through the Nile River’s swampy course through Uganda, eventually flooding Kuon Nyawal’s farm in South Sudan, destroying her crops, killing her livestock and leaving her home in ruins. “The floods have left us unable to grow our own…
WORCESTER, PA — Desperate for More: The North Georgia Revival documents the events and experiences of the congregation of Christ Fellowship Church in Dawson, Georgia. It began in 2018 when Pastor Todd Smith called his church to a 21-day fast. After a vision captured his heart, revival took hold. The movement of the Holy Spirit…
ORLANDO, FL — Wycliffe Associates, an international organization that empowers mother-tongue Bible translators and partners with local churches in the advancement of Bible translation, has developed and launched an app for iOS and Android that brings the Bible’s New Testament to life through seven sign languages used in the African nations of Benin, Cameroon-Anglo, Côte…
CLUJ-NAPOCA, ROMANIA — The “HeartBeats” Festival, now in its 3rd year, took place in Cluj-Napoca in Romania at the House of Culture of Students. Christian music bands from all over the country, but also from Africa, the United States and Israel took to the stage. The festival created a context in which hundreds of young…
LEBANON — After facing extreme persecution for his Christian faith, when Issa* fled his home in Syria to start a new life in Iraq, the mechanic lost everything. All his possessions and his livelihood had been taken from him. But all that changed when Christian charity Help The Persecuted invested in his business to repair…
WASHINGTON — With October Pastor Appreciation Month right around the corner, many churches are gearing up to bless their pastor. The National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) has an Easy as 1-2-3 Bless Your Pastor program to help churches with ideas on how to bless their pastor well. October isn’t the only time a church can…
FRANKLIN SPRINGS, GA — A veteran Christian author dedicating his life to campus ministry has written a new book that confronts our social media generation who suffers from loneliness but fears intimacy and makes digital connections that offer an illusion of authentic friendship. Chris Maxwell, a best-selling author and college pastor, contracted a near-fatal case…
NASHVILLE, TN — GND Media Group, in association with Pure Flix and Fathom, are releasing the official trailer today for AVERAGE JOE as they gear up to launch the film in theaters nationwide beginning October 11. Starring Eric Close (“Nashville,” AMERICAN SNIPER, “Suits”) and Amy Acker (ORDINARY ANGELS, “Person of Interest,” “Alias”), and directed by…
SUDAN — With the conflict reaching 500 days, Sudan is now facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, with children bearing the brunt of the suffering. According to a new report released by international aid organisation World Vision, the crisis for children and families in Sudan, reveals 26 million people in Sudan are expected to experience acute…
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC) is proud to announce a groundbreaking milestone in American religious history with the launch of its pioneering Mental Health Initiative (MHI). Set to take place on September 10 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the American Bible Society in Philadelphia, this initiative marks the…
LOVELAND, CO —The Northern Colorado Look Up Celebration with Will Graham, a free and family-friendly outreach coming to Blue Arena at The Ranch Events Complex in October, has announced a full line-up of musical guests for the two-day event. Saturday night, Oct. 5, will feature Rend Collective, a chart-topping folk rock band originating from Bangor,…
ORLANDO — Seasoned author and founder of Global Church Network, Dr. James O. Davis, has written “The Joy Book: A Christian’s Abundant Joy in Darkest Nights,” releasing September 10, 2024, to invite and encourage readers to experience everlasting joy rooted in Christ. After the death of his two children in the 1990s, Dr. Davis learned…
SPARTA, WI —The Salvation Poem Project is excited to announce their new 2D animated film releasing in theaters nationwide in the summer of 2025. LIGHT OF THE WORLD tells the story of Jesus through the eyes of his youngest apostle, John. View exclusive animation production stills HERE. “The Salvation Poem Project’s mission is to share…
NIGERIA — Churches are being burnt down and their congregations forced to close in Nigeria’s Middle Belt, the half-way house between the mainly Muslim north and the mainly Christian south. As Andrew Boyd from Release International reports. Terrorists in Nigeria who are targeting and burning churches have forced a leading denomination to shut down 70…
ORLANDO, FL —The Executive Presbytery of the Assemblies of God USA has approved Global Church Divinity School (GCDS), an early pioneer in online divinity studies and ministry preparation, as a Church-Based Bible Institute for training future Assemblies of God (AG) ministers. Part of the Global Church Network (GCN), the largest pastors network in the world,…
SPRINGFIELD, PA — A full-blown war is looming between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah terror group based in Lebanon — and Israel fears a potentially devastating “electromagnetic pulse” (EMP) attack on its crucial electric power grid. An all-out attack on Israel’s power grid will cause rolling blackouts and could even cripple entire towns and cities…
MBUJI-MAYI and KABINDA, DRC —Christ for all Nations (CfaN), led by Evangelist Daniel Kolenda, has triumphantly returned to the Democratic Republic of the Congo after 30 years, launching a series of six mass gospel crusades. This is part of CfaN’s 50th Anniversary celebration to conduct 50 Mass Crusades from “Cape Town to Cairo” this year;…
MIDDLETOWN, CT —WIHS 104.9 FM announced today that tickets to the Christian radio station’s “Celebrate Jesus Gala & Expo 2024” are now on sale. The event will be held at the Aqua Turf Club, one of Connecticut’s premier meeting venues located at 556 Mulberry Street in Southington on Saturday, October 19 from 4:30 to 9:15…
